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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.61, 1,359.96 and 393.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.61, 1,359.96 and 393.25 is: 589.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.61 : 1,359.96 = 393.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.61/1,359.96 = 393.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.61x = 1,359.96 × 393.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.61x = 534,804.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,804.27/906.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.89

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